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Philippians 1:5

Philippians 1:5
For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For your fellowship in the Gospel,.... Or "for your communication unto the Gospel"; that is, to the support of it. These Philippians were one of the churches of Macedonia the apostle so highly…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For your fellowship in the gospel - “For your liberality toward me, a preacher of the gospel.” - Wetstein. There has been, however, no little difference of opinion about the meaning of this phrase.…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For your fellowship in the Gospel - if we consider κοινωνια as implying spiritual fellowship or communion, then it signifies, not only their attention to the Gospel, their readiness to continue it,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Philippians 1:3-6

The apostle proceeds after the inscription and benediction to thanksgiving for the saints at Philippi. He tells them what it was he thanked God for, upon their account. Observe here,

I. Paul…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For your fellowship in the gospel Lit. "on account of your participation unto the Gospel";i.e. because of your efforts, in union with mine, for the furtherance of the Gospel. See R.V.; and cp. 2Co…